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- In-depth Cultural
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- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 16
- Age range 16 to 85
Highlights
- Explore Funchal's vibrant markets and historic sites
- Hike along Madeira's unique levadas and lush forests
- Sample traditional Madeira wine and local treats
- Enjoy a cable car ride to Monte's tropical gardens
- Swim in the natural rock pools of Porto Moniz
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in Funchal
- Day 2 Tour the north and northwest of the island, easy levada walk
- Day 3 Boat trip and food tour of Funchal
- Day 4 Tour east Madeira; Ribeiro Frio levada walk, A-frame houses of Santana, and bread-making demonstration
- Day 5 Explore the Nun's Valley and afternoon tea at Reid's Hotel
- Day 6 Free day with optional extras, including ferry to Porto Santo
- Day 7 Discover the south and west of the island, plus levada walk via banana plantations
- Day 8 Trip ends in Funchal
What's Included
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- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
All accommodations are subject to change
Hotel do Carmo, Funchal
HotelDays 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Operated by
Explore!
Number of tours
522
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- TMToni· April 21st, 2024Excellent guide, great group.
Explore! commented on this reviewHi Toni, Thank you so much for your review of your Madeira Island Discovery holiday! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the company of your Explore Leader and the rest of the group. We hope to have the chance to welcome you on another adventure... Show moreTrip date: April 2024 - ACaz· March 9th, 2023Beautiful scenery, variety of itineryTrip date: February 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AAnthony· February 26th, 2023Fantastic tour leader, beautiful island, great weatherTrip date: February 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AAdrian· February 26th, 2023To see the whole island in a week was excellent. There are so many interesting places on the island and the vast majority of these were seen.Trip date: February 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AToni· February 26th, 2023Tour guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable and passionate about his country.Trip date: February 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJennifer· February 27th, 2023Carnival, levada walks, mountain scenery and viewpoints, definitely Reid’s hotel visit, wine tasting, and the tour around Funchal. The wicker basket ride that we added was thrilling!Trip date: February 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AMark· April 1st, 2023The dramatic Madeira scenery, the food, the trip to Porto Santo, good company, excellent transport.Trip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ACamilla· April 1st, 2023I loved tea at Reid’s Palace Hotel. Also the Madeira wine tasting (maybe a tour of Blandy’s in Funchal rather than a brief look in the outlet). Whale watching on our day off.Trip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ARuth· April 2nd, 2023Reids Hotel,Pico do Ariero, Tropical Gardens. Ethnographic Museum and Quinta PedagogicaTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ACatherine· May 17th, 2023All good.Trip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
Dates & Availability
8 days
Madeira Island Discovery (Winter)
From Funchal to Funchal
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